Workplace Administrator - Regional Placement Resources - Fixed Term to Decembe

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children is seeking a fixed term Workplace Administrator in the Ellerslie office to support the Tamaki Makaurau Placement and Resources team. You will liaise with sites, care partners and stakeholders while handling data and maintaining recording systems.

You will bring a current NZ drivers licence, strong Excel and data-management experience, and solid admin skills. The role requires cultural awareness, Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitment and excellent communication,

Qualifications

• A current Full NZ Drivers Licence.
• Excellent with Microsoft Excel and experience with data management.
• Support the Manager on a daily basis.
• Admin skills such as typing, reporting and recording.
• Ability to set up and maintain administration systems.
• Cultural awareness and understanding of Tikanga Māori principles.
• Good relationship skills.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle administration needs of the Tamaki Makaurau Placement and Resources team.
• Liaise with sites, care partners and other stakeholders as required.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes.
• Collect and manage data to identify trends.
• Implement and maintain recording systems and databases.
• Develop and maintain information to share with sites, care partners and other stakeholders.
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Full NZ Drivers Licence

Data management

Administrative skills

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

- Fixed Term parental leave cover opportunity for an experienced Workplace Administrator- Ellerslie office, Central T maki Makaurau- Competitive salary ranging from $57,096 - $62,773 depending on experienceMo te tunga | About the role:Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, wh nau and communities across T maki Makaurau?Come and join our great, supportive and fun team and grow your administration experience to new heights with our team as we provide services across T maki Makaurau.Be responsible for administration needs of the Tamaki Makaurau Placement and Resources teamLiaise with sites, care partners and other stakeholders as requiredWork with various cultural groups and people from different backgroundsSchedule meetings, prepare agendas, record minutesCollect and manage data to identify trendsImplement and maintain recording systemsMaintain databases and other recording systemsDeveloping and maintaining information to share with Sites, Care Partners and other stakeholdersDeal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional mannerNg pumanawatanga ou | What you will bringA current Full NZ Drivers LicenceExcellent with Microsoft Excel and experience with data managementSupport the Manager on a daily basisAdmin skills such as typing, reporting, recordingAbility to set up and maintain administration systemsCultural awareness and an understanding of Tikanga M ori principlesGood relationship skillsA commitment to Te Tiriti o WaitangiStrong time managementExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audienceMo m tou | About usOranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapu, iwi and M ori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.We are committed to putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.Nou te rourou | What's in it for youWe offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/Me pehea te tuku tono | How to ApplyApply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact [e-mail] as applications for this position close on 4th October 2026 however as applications are being reviewed as they come in, the advert may be closed earlier.If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.\"